Author Archives: inspiredlrn1

Open webinar– you’re invited!

Posted on May 28, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

Join us for a webinar led by Reagan Weeks, principal of  Elm Street School and recent recipient of an Excellence in Teaching Award. She and faculty members will be sharing how they are implementing the vision of Inspiring Education at their school. … Continue reading →

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Inspired Design Thinking

Posted on May 22, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

Note: This post is written by Marina Clark , Science Specialist, Calgary Board of Education and is cross posted from her blog, Learning and Courage with permission. The province of Alberta has entered the river of change through the work of … Continue reading →

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Student Voice-What are the Possibilities?

Posted on May 13, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

Note: This post is written by Dawn Imada Chan, Connected Coach and Consultant, and is cross posted with permission from the Inspired Learning Community. My interest in student voice has been a serendipitous journey that started in my early years … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Inspiring Education– You’re invited!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

Join us for a webinar around Inspiring Education led by Jennifer Ferguson, Learning Services Coordinator with Northern Gateway Public Schools. Date: April 29, Tuesday Time: 6:30 PM MDT Place: Blackboard  Collaborate   Use this link to join the room. Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach will … Continue reading →

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Tips and Tricks for Game Design in the Classroom

Posted on March 29, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

NOTE: This post is written by Caryn Swark, teacher,  St Patrick Fine Arts Elementary School, Lethbridge and is cross-posted with permission from Brainpop and from the Inspired Learning community. Most games – card, board, or video – require students to think, … Continue reading →

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Action on Inspiring Education – Let’s Go Already!

Posted on March 2, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

NOTE: This post is written by Carolyn Cameron, principal of Greystone Centennial Middle School and is cross-posted from her blog with permission. I listened to a passionate Greystone teacher, Jenna Wilkins, describe her frustration with all of the talk that … Continue reading →

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Save the date! February 20, 2014 at 6:30 PM MST

Posted on February 18, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

SAVE THE DATE- This Thursday at 6:30pm MT join us for a free webinar by Rhonda Hergott, Inspired Learning’s first 2014 experienced voice about PBL (Project Based Learning). Rhonda was recently featured in a new white paper (A Rich Seam) … Continue reading →

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“Experienced Voices” — webinars and conversations

Posted on February 17, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

We are honored that Rhonda Hergott and Fiona Turner, current “experienced voices” in the Inspired Learning community, have brought their unique perspectives and insights on PBL and transformation of learning to both asynchronous discussions and scheduled webinars so we can … Continue reading →

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Action Strategies for a Transformation in Education

Posted on February 17, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

Note: This is written by Garry McKinnon, Superintendent, Connect Charter School, Alberta and cross posted from the Inspired Learning community and excerpted from his blog. Action Strategies for a Transformation in Education  Develop and Articulate a Shared Vision for Implementing … Continue reading →

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Teaching as Improvising

Posted on February 13, 2014 by inspiredlrn1

NOTE: This is written by Kathleen X. Phelan, a Grade 5, Progressive Teacher at River Valley School and is cross posted from the Inspired Learning community. This morning I watched Rebecca Northan’s TEDx YYC talk on improvisation and it made me think about … Continue reading →

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